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Title: Thor #1Writer: J. Michael StraczynskiArtist: Olivier CoipelPublisher: MarvelThor returns and then…First, the good. Coipel is a fantastic artist. Probably the one of the best first issues in a while artw-sie. And now, the bad which was everything else. Straczynski’s a good writer but this issue is heavily decompressed. While it may be a [...]Title: Thor #1Writer: J. Michael StraczynskiArtist: Olivier CoipelPublisher: Marvel

Thor returns and then…

First, the good. Coipel is a fantastic artist. Probably the one of the best first issues in a while artw-sie. And now, the bad which was everything else. Straczynski’s a good writer but this issue is heavily decompressed. While it may be a good start plot-wise, the writing style is horrific.

Tony Stark tries to cut a deal with the New Warriors while Jubilee shows up to help coerce Wind Dancer.

Just like Thor #1, not much happened which is a bit of a disappointment compared to last issue. Hopefully, it gets better with the next issue.

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Title: Faker #1Writer: Mike CareyArtist: JockPublisher: Vertigo/ DC

Five college students have a party then realize that one of them doesn’t exist outside the group afterwards.

I hate the city I live in. Kinda a weird start, I know, but while reading this book I can’t help but think of the idiot high schoolers and college students around here. Carey and Jock are both fantastic but I still hate the city I live in.

As for what my pick of the week is.. Since it was a less than stellar week, it’s the Ultimates 2 Vol. 2 Grand Theft America TP. I picked it up this week and it was great. Almost made me forget how the delays made me quit that series.